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Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Preschool Assistant Teacher – Pre-K (Ages 4–5) Location: Tiverton, RI Employer: Sakonnet Early Learning Center
Build Your Career in Early Childhood Education — Join a Center That Has Served the Tiverton Community for 40+ Years
Sakonnet Early Learning Center is hiring a motivated and caring Preschool Assistant Teacher to support our Pre-K (4–5-year-old) classroom. This is an excellent opportunity for early childhood professionals seeking a stable, supportive, and growth-focused environment where play-based learning, school readiness, and social-emotional development are at the heart of the program.
If you are passionate about working with young children, collaborating with educators, and helping prepare students for kindergarten, we encourage you to apply.
Position Overview
The Preschool Assistant Teacher partners with the Lead Teacher to deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction and to support daily classroom operations. This role plays an essential part in creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment that promotes curiosity, independence, and confidence.
Key Responsibilities
Assist the Lead Teacher with daily instruction and classroom activities for Pre-K students
Support learning experiences in literacy, math, science, STEM/STEAM, art, sensory play, and hands-on exploration
Help implement Creative Curriculum lesson plans and thematic units
Set up and maintain classroom learning centers and instructional materials
Promote social-emotional learning, positive behavior, and cooperative play
Observe and support children’s developmental progress and assist with documentation for portfolios and family communication
Communicate with families through the center’s parent engagement application (training provided)
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom in compliance with RIDHS child care licensing standards
Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities while maintaining required ratios
Provide classroom coverage and float between classrooms when needed
Participate in team meetings, professional development, and required training
Required & Preferred Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required
CDA, RIELDS coursework, or early childhood education training preferred
Experience working with preschool-age children in a child care center, preschool, camp, or similar setting
Strong teamwork, communication, and classroom support skills
Patient, dependable, and enthusiastic about play-based and child-centered learning
Comfort using digital parent communication platforms is a plus
CPR/First Aid certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
Compensation & Benefits
Weekly pay and a competitive benefits package
Paid vacation, paid time off, and 12 paid holidays
Health insurance support
Employee childcare discounts
Ongoing professional development, mentoring, and coaching
Exposure to Creative Curriculum, SEL practices, STEM/STEAM learning, and Reggio- or Montessori-inspired approaches
Supportive, collaborative workplace that values educator well-being
Why Join Sakonnet Early Learning Center?
For more than 40 years, Sakonnet Early Learning Center has been a trusted provider of high-quality early childhood education in Tiverton. Our educators are supported, respected, and encouraged to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.
Apply Today
If you are searching for a rewarding Preschool Assistant Teacher position in Tiverton, RI, and want to grow your career in early childhood education, we invite you to apply and join our Pre-K teaching team.
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